Federal Signal Corporation RAYDIAN Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

2561898G
REV. G 1006
Printed in U.S.A.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
People's lives depend on your safe installation
of our products. It is important to read, under-
stand and follow all instructions shipped with
the products. In addition, listed below are some
other important safety instructions and precau-
tions you should follow:
• To properly install lightbar, you must have
a good understanding of automotive sys-
tems, along with proficiency in the installa-
tion and use of safety warning equipment.
• DO NOT install equipment or route wiring
in the deployment path of an air bag.
• This product contains high intensity LED
devices. To prevent permanent eye damage,
DO NOT stare into the light beam at close
range.
• A light system is a high current device. In
order for it to function properly, a separate
ground connection must be made. If practi-
cal, it should be connected to the negative
battery terminal. At a minimum, it may be
attached to a solid metal body or chassis
part that will provide an effective ground
path as long as the light system is used.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be
sure that both sides of the surface are clear
of anything that could be damaged.
• Locate the light system controls so the
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated
safely under all driving conditions.
• The mounting system should be periodi-
cally inspected to ensure that it is securely
attached to the vehicle.
• File these instructions in a safe place and
refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instruc-
tions may result in property damage, serious injury, or
death to you or others.
I. GENERAL.
HEAVY OBJECT
Get assistance when lifting or installing.
Failure to do so will cause permanent bodily
injury.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
RAYDIAN® LED LIGHTBAR
The Raydian is a LED light bar, with supplemental white
halogen area lighting, designed for use with Federal Signal
lightbar controllers and/or single switches rated at 2-amperes
and above. The base is a two piece extruded aluminum profile
with polycarbonate lenses and end domes. The unit is supplied
with mounting hardware and an eighteen-foot cable and has
an operating temperature of -40°C to +65°C.
II. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the Raydian light assembly, inspect it for
damage that may have occurred in transit. If the unit has been
damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it. File a claim
immediately with the carrier, stating the extent of damage.
Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels, and tags before
removing or destroying them.
III. INSTALLATION.
A. General.
Before proceeding, ensure that the lightbar has been
installed on the vehicle roof in accordance with the instruc-
tions packed with the mounting kit. The lightbar is completely
wired at the factory and does not require any additional inter-
nal wiring. All the conductors necessary for control of any and
all basic and optional functions are contained in the cable. The
basic light functions of the unit must be controlled by a user-
supplied control head.
Light system controls must be located so that
the VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated
safely under all driving conditions.
1. Route the control cable into the vehicle and near
the eventual location of the user-supplied control head. Route
the Power cable into the vehicle and to the battery.
2. For proper light operation, the control cable must
be properly terminated inside the user-supplied control head.
Using figure 1 and table 1 as a guide, make the appropriate
electrical connections. Ensure that the lines are adequately
fused as shown and that the switch capacity is adequate for
the current requirement.
Reverse polarity may damage any power supply and
prevent operation. Ensure that the correct polarity is
observed. The positive (+) power lead must be fused at
the source for 40 amps.
3. Connect the separate 10 gauge black lead to the
vehicle battery ground terminal (-) and the separate 10 gauge
red lead to the vehicle battery hot terminal (+).
All the lightbar functions can be activated by applying
12VDC to the appropriate control line. The 10 gauge
black and red power leads must be connected to their
respective battery terminals for a function check.
NOTE